On the latest episode of Long Live the Music, Kiel Hauck and Nadia Alves jump in the scene time machine to travel back to the heyday of Tooth & Nail Records, when the label was pumping out one hot new band after another. But for every Underoath

Spiritbox Bracket Madness!

1 month ago 46m 48s

Uh oh, we made a bracket of Spiritbox songs like they were basketball teams and then debated which songs would win in each matchup. That's our bad. But not really, cuz this was a blast. Kiel Hauck and Nadia Alves argue and debate the merits of

The Sounds of Spring 2024

Mar 12th, 2024 36m 4s

Hey! Spring is kinda sorta almost here! Kiel Hauck is joined by Nadia Alves to discuss the early tracks from 2024 that have them the most excited for the year ahead. They then dive into some of their favorite tracks and albums that help them ma

Looking Back on 10 Years of It's All Dead

Nov 14th, 2023 40m 35s

10 years ago, we had the crazy idea to start a music website and podcast to talk about music on our own terms - how it made us feel, how we believed in its power to speak to us and its ability to build community. And here we are a decade later,

Taylor Swift's Never-ending Era

Oct 11th, 2023 1h 3m

Taylor Swift has been at the epicenter of the pop culture zeitgeist for the entirety of the year (and more) and it appears that things won't be slowing down any time soon. Kiel Hauck welcomed Evan Sawdey of PopMatters and Yardbarker to the podc

2023 Summer Concert Review and Fall Preview

Sep 6th, 2023 31m 56s

We're back, baby! On our return episode of Long Live the Music, Kiel Hauck is joined by Nadia Alves to discuss a wild summer of concert fun, including tours from Fall Out Boy, Jonas Brothers, Yellowcard, Sad Summer Festival, and Nickelback. Um

Late Pass: Bad Omens is Owning Their Moment

Apr 17th, 2023 42m 21s

Hey, have you heard about this band Bad Omens? They're kinda blowing up. Nadia Alves joins Kiel Hauck to discuss the band's rise to fame in the past year since the release of their third album, The Death of Peace of Mind. They break down how Ti

Reacting to So Much (for) Stardust

Mar 27th, 2023 35m 53s

The new album from Fall Out Boy has arrived and there's plenty to discuss! Nadia Alves joins Kiel Hauck to break down the band's latest release, So Much (for) Stardust, and discuss how it measures up to the band's best work - both pre- and post

This is Why the new Paramore Album is So Great (haha get it?)

Feb 13th, 2023 35m 25s

After nearly six long years, Paramore have returned with This is Why, an incredible album that challenges notions of the band's past sonic identity while sounding distinctly in tone like the band we all love. Nadia Alves joins Kiel Hauck to dis

Omg Fall Out Boy is Back...and We Love it!

Jan 19th, 2023 30m 3s

Yesterday was a big day. Fall Out Boy made their triumphant return with a new single, "Love From the Other Side", and the announcement of a new album dropping March 24: So Much (For) Stardust. Nadia Alves joins Kiel Hauck to break down the new

We Survived When We Were Young Festival 2022

Oct 31st, 2022 1h 3m

This year's When We Were Young Festival is officially in the books - and there is no shortage of things to discuss. Kiel Hauck is joined by fellow festival-goer Chris Waflart to break down their trip to Las Vegas for the first weekend of the fe

Tom Delonge is Back in blink-182 - Again!

Oct 12th, 2022 35m 16s

It's official: Tom Delonge is back in blink-182 - again! Here's what we know: Tom is in and Matt Skiba is out. The band will embark on a world tour in 2023-24. There is a new song coming Friday and a new album to follow. Kiel Hauck is joined by

Midnight is Coming: Breaking Down Taylor's Swift's Album Announcement

Sep 6th, 2022 26m 48s

You may have heard, but a new Taylor Swift album is coming - and fast! Swift announced her new album MIdnights at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards last weekend. Before the album drops on October 21st, Kiel Hauck and Nadia Alves hopped on the pod

The Return of Anberlin and the Upcoming Return of Paramore

Aug 22nd, 2022 38m 56s

We're back! And so are some of our favorite bands! Since we've been gone, Anberlin returned with a new EP titled Silverline, their first new music release in eight years. Nadia Alves joins Kiel Hauck to break down the release and why it feels s

Devin Shelton of Emery discusses "Rub Some Dirt On It" and more!

Jun 27th, 2022 35m 19s

Friday marked the release of Rub Some Dirt On It, the 9th studio album from Emery. Vocalist and bassist Devin Shelton joined Kiel Hauck on the show to talk about the new album and explain how the band's creative process has evolved over the yea

Interview with Kevin Klein of Valleyheart

May 31st, 2022 27m 3s

Friday marks the release of Heal My Head, the new album from Massachusetts alt rock trio Valleyheart. Vocalist and guitarist Kevin Klein joined us on the show to chat with our own Nadia Alves about the band's sonic progression on this new recor

Ranking the Albums of Katy Perry

May 16th, 2022 53m 23s

There was a moment in time, not so long ago, when Katy Perry was not only the biggest pop star on the planet, but one of the biggest pop stars of all time. Kiel Hauck is joined by Nadia Alves as they look back on the illustrious and unexpected

If we're gonna date, you have to listen to my seven favorite albums

Apr 18th, 2022 43m 12s

Remember that time where Scott Pilgrim wanted to date Ramona Flowers, but first he had to defeat her seven deadly exes? Wild stuff. Anyway, we decided to come up with the seven albums you would have to listen to in order to date us. Kiel Hauck

Our Favorite Springtime Music

Mar 21st, 2022 41m 54s

Ah yes. The sun is shining. The flowers are blooming. The birds are chirping. Time to roll down the windows and blast some of our favorite music to celebrate the season. On this episode of Long Live the Music, Kiel Hauck is joined by Kyle Schul

Sam Manzella on the 10th Anniversary of Fun's "Some Nights"

Feb 28th, 2022 32m 36s

It's been 10 years since fun. released Some Nights, which vaulted the band into stardom when hit single "We Are Young" took over the charts in 2012. On this episode of Long Live the Music, Kiel Hauck is joined by MTV News writer Sam Manzella to

What Makes a Great Visual Album with Evan Sawdey

Feb 7th, 2022 57m 33s

On this episode of Long Live the Music, Kiel Hauck is joined by fellow music journalist Evan Sawdey of PopMatters and Yardbarker to discuss a recent article titled, "The Definitive Ranking of Every Visual Album." Sawdey shares the genesis of th

When We Were Young: Full Festival Breakdown

Jan 24th, 2022 42m 2s

Last week, we were gifted with the festival lineup of every scene kid's dreams. When We Were Young Festival, taking place over two days in October at the Los Vegas Festival Grounds, features a lineup so stacked that it's hard to comprehend. Kyl

Our Most Anticipated Music of 2022

Jan 10th, 2022 37m 49s

A new year is here, which means that another 12 months of new music is on its way. Kiel Hauck is joined by Kyle Schultz and Nadia Alves as they look forward to some of their most anticipated albums and events of 2022. But before diving into wha

Reacting to Red (Taylor's Version)

Nov 19th, 2021 53m 12s

It's been a week since Taylor Swift blessed us with Red (Taylor's Version). And we have thoughts! Kiel Hauck is joined by fellow It's All Dead-ians Kyle Schultz and Nadia Alves to delve into the nooks and crannies of all 30 tracks of this new r

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Introducing: Wildwood Flower Season 2

Oct 5th, 2021 44s

Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music is back for Season 2!Intro episode will drop on October 1st! Available on all platforms.To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here.Subscribe and fol